With it being officially summer, I thought a proper topic would be Summer Must Haves.  So join me along with four of my wine writing friends as we discuss what characteristics we look for in a summer wine, when we start thinking about summer wines and although I’m all for promoting Rose’ (shameless plug here- we have an amazing offer on our Rose’ – get 20% off a six pack of our rose’ PLUS get $10 off a future order and that will be eligible for our inaugural release of our Reserve Single Vineyard designate 2016 Cabernet Franc! You can find out about our award winning wines and how to order on our website at dracaenawines.com

We had a lot of laughs during this episode and we did do a bit of name dropping – so be prepared for some bell ringing. We decided everytime someone dropped a name, we would ring a bell. I think by the end, we could have had a symphony!  

And I learned I need to pay more attention to the answers of the riddle as I totally didn’t hear the correct answer! Hope you enjoy!

On this episode:

Nick Berube Wine Comm Guy

Jeff Eckles We Like Drinking Podcast

Amber Burke Wine Travel Eats

Rick Dean Coffee to Red Wine

1. What’s everyone drinking?
   
   

~What makes a summer wine a summer wine? Is there a main characteristic?
~Can a red be a summer wine?
~Do you drink more, less or same amount during the summer? reasoning ?
~Do you expect summer wines to come with a lower price tag?
~We always hear about “summer wines” but are there also Fall wines, Spring wines and winter wines?

1. Riddle Time -

I climb higher when hot,

But beware my rage,

I’ll kill with a breath,

If I can escape my cage.

In this episode of Wine Writer’s Wrap Up, I sit down with my wine writing friends and discuss our thoughts on wine bias. People have bias. There is nothing we can do about it. But do you have bias against wine packaging? What’s your thoughts on screw caps, boxed wines, critter labels, and the most recent’ the 40oz wine?!  Do you choose you bottle by your palate or is there a bias in your decision. 

So uncork, unscrew or saber that bottle and connect with us as my wine writer friends and I discuss wine packaging bias.

Slainte! 

On this episode:

Tina Morey: Winestudio

Debbie Gioquindo: Hudson Valley Wine Goddess

Nicole Ruiz Hudson: Nibbling Gypsy

1- What’s everyone drinking?

2- Episode 4 - Wine Bias Against Packaging

• There are lots of bias out there and things change over time.  I think the original bias was screwcaps. Where you bias? Have you changed?

3- Riddle Time -
           I was standing by a railing,

           watching a ship a sailing.

           What is the Captain’s name.

           If you don’t know his name,

           It’s you to blame.

cover photo courtesy of wines of Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde is a region in the northwest of Portugal. Although, predominently white wines, many of which are blends, single varieties and both red and rose' wines can also be found. Wines are typically light bodied, lower in alcohol and excellent with a variety of food pairings.

White varieties include: Alvarinho, Arinto, Avesso, Azal, Loureiro and Trajadura

Red varieties include: Espadeiro, Padeiro and Vinhao

I attended the Vinho Verde Experience in NYC in April. This was my first time tasting Vinho Verde, so I had a lot to learn.  During the event, I was able to talk to a couple of Sommeliers, along with winemakers and even the President of the Vinho Verde region.  

I would like to thank Kirsten Horner of Big Picture Media for making the arrangments so that I may attend.  

In this podcast I speak with:

1- Kara Joseph - Sommelier

2- Charles Springfield - Sommelier

3- Manuel Pinheiro - President of Vinho Verde region

4- Jose Oliveira - winemaker at ViniVerde

5- Vitor Silvio Cardadeiro - winemaker/owner at Reguengo de Melgaco

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Mencía (“Men-thee-ah”) is a medium-bodied red wine grape that produces wines with floral and red fruit flavors. If the fruit is harvested from older, low yield vines, it has shown the ability to age like other fine wines. It is suggested as a alternative for Pinot and Gamay lovers. However, both  Debbie and I felt that it was a bigger wine than either of these and aliked it to more like a Cabernet Franc, but less vegetal or even a lighter Petite Sirah. 

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Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at [email protected].

Please like our Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/dracaenawines

Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, Google + and Snapchat (@dracaenawines)

Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.

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Lambrusco is actually one of hte oldest wines in history and has a genealogical heritage to wild vines. The ancient Romans use to call it labrusca, from the Latin labrun which means edge or order. The name is ideal since the vines grew wildly along the edges of the fields. These are "non-domesticated" grapevines. Lambrusco is so different than many of the other grapevines we are familiar with since it is a wild vine, it freely pollinates with other grape varieties, dandelions, and wildflowers producing a large number of different Lambrusco varieties. (not clones)

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Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at [email protected].

Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dracaenawines

Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, Google + and Snapchat (@dracaenawines)

Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.

Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website.

Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION!

In this episode of Wine Writer’s Wrap Up, I sit down with my wine writing friends and discuss our thoughts on points and medals. How much do they effect people’s decision to buy a bottle of wine. We would love to hear your thoughts  too! You can always leave a comment.  And please when you are on your phone, swipe down a bit and leave us a review to help others find us and to let us know how we are doing. 

Slainte! 

On this episode:

Jeff Kralik - the Drunken Cyclist

Rick Dean - Strong Coffee to Red Wine

Nick Berube - Wine Comm Guy

Debbie Gioquindo - HV Wine Goddess

1. What’s everyone drinking?
   
   

• How important are points to you?
  Do you follow a certain person’s points

It’s been awhile since I did a podcast about the science of wine, so I thought it was as good a time as any.  There is a lot of debate about who are better tasters, males or females.  As a scientist, when there is a debate, I turn to science to find the answer. And quite honestly, I don’t understand why there is a controversy. Scientifically, Biologically, Women are better tasters than men. You can’t dispute science!  

If you like what you hear, please give us a 5 star review, so that others can find us! We appreciate your support.

Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories

Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at [email protected].

Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dracaenawines

Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, Google + and Snapchat (@dracaenawines)

Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.

Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website.

Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION!